Lockshield
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003401
A type of valve found on one side of a radiator, used to balance the heating system by restricting water flow. It is typically covered by a cap to prevent accidental adjustment once the system is balanced. This valve is adjusted using an Allen key or a specialized tool.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003401 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Plumbing |
| References | A Glossary of Radiator Terms - P & H Plumbing Heating and AC (phplumbingheating.com) |
| Translations | German: Lockshield; Spanish: detentor; French: robinet de réglage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003401",
"term": "Lockshield",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of valve found on one side of a radiator, used to balance the heating system by restricting water flow. It is typically covered by a cap to prevent accidental adjustment once the system is balanced. This valve is adjusted using an Allen key or a specialized tool.",
"subject": "Plumbing",
"references": [
"A Glossary of Radiator Terms - P & H Plumbing Heating and AC (phplumbingheating.com)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Lockshield",
"es": "detentor",
"fr": "robinet de réglage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lockshield/"
}
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